Address: Shrewsbury School, The Schools, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA
Website: shrewsbury.org.uk
Founded: 1552
Pupils: 842, coed aged 13-18
Termly Fees: £10,054-£16,004
Head Teacher: Mr Leo Winkley
Religious Affiliation: Anglican
Entrance Procedure: Selective; exam or assessment weekend
School Visits: Open days in March, May, June, September and November
Contact: [email protected]
The Curriculum
Students follow the GCSE curriculum, then at least three A level/Pre-U subjects, with a complimentary Extended Project or Global Perspectives Qualification or a further A level or Pre-U course.
Sport & The Arts
Strong in football, cricket, rowing and cross-country. School productions draw praise with sell-out performances at Edinburgh Fringe. The quality of music is remarkable. The Barnes Theatre provides a 206-seat auditorium, two drama studios, dance studio and technical workshop.
Pastoral Care
Shrewsbury School’s Latin motto, ‘Intus si recte, ne labora’ (‘If all is right within, trouble not’), has underpinned much of the school’s longstanding focus on moral integrity and pupils’ wellbeing. Pupils’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything at Shrewsbury, with a house system creating a ‘home from home’ environment for the pupils.
Exit Destinations
In 2023, 87 percent of students progressed to their first-choice university destinations, with 30 percent enrolling in a world’s top 50 university.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To instil values that guide a person through life; love of learning that lights fires in their minds; skills and aptitudes that equip them for the world of work; friendships that radiate through a lifetime; and the willingness to embrace a world of change.
